Brief Answer:
Calcification in arterial walls predisposes to various health risks

Detailed Answer:
Hi Redrescue,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.

1. Calcium build up you are referring to is the wall calcification in arteries I guess and this is a common occurrence in the elderly.

2. The calcium build up causes the arteries to become stiff and this leads to increased tendency to develop complications depending on the location of the artery and its luminal occlusion.

3. The coronary arteries have been extensively studied with respect to development of wall calcifications and a high calcium score (amount of wall calcification) means that the person has a higher chance of having heart attack risk.

4. The wall calcification in peripheral arteries refers to the limbs and these have a role in regulation of blood flow to the extremities and might cause peripheral vascular diseases which is a condition predisposing a person to develop complications including gangrene.

5. In conclusion, wall calcification in arteries causes increased stiffness of the arteries and affects the blood flow. The outcome depends on the artery involved and other contributory factors which can affect the health of an individual in various disease conditions.

Hope your query is answered.
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Regards,

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